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Best First-Time Buyers Real-Estate Agents in Maple Grove, MN (2026)
Rankings updated July 2026
These 5 agents serving Maple Grove have demonstrated first-time buyers expertise, independently scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — never who paid to be here.
Top first-time buyers agents in Maple Grove
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regan Englund | 8.6 | Luxury | Keller Williams Classic Realty NW |
| 2 | Steven Milkovich | 8.2 | First-Time Buyers | 3 Rivers Real Estate Team, Real Brokerage |
| 3 | Gary Metchnek | 8.0 | First-Time Buyers | Edina Realty |
| 4 | Eda Rivers | 7.8 | Relocation | Compass Minnesota |
| 5 | Jonathan Brenny | 7.8 | Relocation | Edina Realty |
1. Regan Englund
8.6/10$300K–$900K · 56 reviews
Regan Englund founded the Regan Englund Real Estate Group, a small team working out of Keller Williams Classic Realty NW in Maple Grove. She holds Minnesota real estate license #40370982 and has been active in the market for roughly a decade. Combined Zillow and Google reviews put her near a 4.9 average across 56 ratings, and third-party agent-ranking data credits her group with about 93 closed transactions in the trailing 12 months. She covers a wide range of transaction types rather than a single niche.
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2. Steven Milkovich
8.2/10$55K–$1.1M · 112 reviews
A NW-metro team lead with nearly a decade of top-5% production, explicitly built around trade-up buyers, first-timers, and luxury clients across Plymouth and its neighboring suburbs.
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3. Gary Metchnek
8.0/10$100K–$860K · 87 reviews
A steady, full-service Edina Realty solo agent with a perfect 5-star record and verified buyer-side experience in Plymouth.
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4. Eda Rivers
7.8/10$60K–$1.6M
Eda Rivers is an individual Realtor with Compass Minnesota, based out of the brokerage's office in Edina. Zillow attributes roughly 70 career sales to her, about 14 in the past year, across a price range from around $60,000 to $1.6 million and an average near $409,000. Client accounts on Zillow and her brokerage bio consistently describe her as responsive and patient, particularly with first-time buyers. She works as a solo agent rather than leading a team, so the person a client hires is the person handling the transaction.
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5. Jonathan Brenny
7.8/10$200K–$700K
A relocation-focused Edina Realty agent embedded in one of Maple Grove's longest-running, highest-volume local teams — strong institutional backing, thinner individual public track record.
Relocation+1 more
Read review→What to look for in a Maple Grove first-time buyers agent
- ✓Patience and a genuine education-first approach
- ✓Fast, clear communication throughout inspection and financing
- ✓Knowledge of first-time-buyer programs and down-payment assistance
- ✓Realistic budget guidance for entry-level inventory
First-Time Buyers agents in Maple Grove — FAQ
Who is the best first-time buyers real-estate agent in Maple Grove, MN?
Regan Englund (8.6/10) is our top-rated first-time buyers agent serving Maple Grove, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with zero paid placements.
How many first-time buyers agents serve Maple Grove?
We currently rank 5 first-time buyers real-estate agents serving Maple Grove, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Maple Grove agents ranked?
Every agent gets a 0–10 editorial score — a weighted average of local knowledge, client reviews, market expertise, response time and specialization fit. No agent can pay to rank higher. See our methodology for the full method.